Shipping manager - Area Manager II

F. Schumacher & Co.; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schumacher & Co. in Passaic, NJ seeks an experienced Area Manager II / Warehouse & Shipping Manager to own inbound and outbound logistics end-to-end for Paramount Handprints.

This role will lead a team of 5-7 and partner with production planning, procurement, and third-party partners to ensure reliable receiving, accurate inventory, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of shipping/logistics leadership, 2+ years of people management, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading shipping/logistics in manufacturing or warehouse operations.
• 2+ years direct people management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 5-7 person shipping and warehouse team including leads.
• Own inbound/outbound operations, inventory, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee domestic and international shipping, customs, and brokers.
• Ensure ERP accuracy, weekly replenishment, and KPI reporting.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for shipping, receiving, and inventory.
• Manage carrier relationships, cost control, and claims.
• Communicate status and risks to Paramount leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Shipping leadership

People management

Logistics

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Area Manager II / Warehouse & Shipping Manager

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With more than 500 employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers "celebrate the feeling of home. " F. Schumacher & Co designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, rugs, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what's come before, and a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. F. Schumacher & Co is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

• Preserve our Start-up spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role sits within Paramount Handprints , our internal product mill based in Passaic, NJ, which manufactures hand-screen printed textiles and wallcoverings for both Schumacher's own channels and every third-party to-the-trade customer we serve.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Area Manager II / Warehouse & Shipping Manager to own the shipping, receiving, and warehouse function end-to-end for Paramount. This individual will be the single point of contact for all inbound and outbound movement. They will lead a team of 5-7; partner daily with production planning, FSCO procurement, and third-party customers; and build the systems, policies, and standards that ensure reliable receiving, accurate inventory, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will set the direction and own the outcomes, bringing rigor, standards, and consistency to an operation that is actively evolving and growing.

This role is based full-time, on-site in Passaic, NJ, aligned to production hours. It reports to the President, Paramount Handprints .

What You'll Do

• Lead the team. Lead a team of 5-7 shipping and warehouse associates, including the shipping and warehouse leads.
• Set the direction and hold the team accountable to key performance targets.
• Schedule and set daily priorities.
• Build a culture of ownership, quality, and pride ; recruit, develop, and retain talent.
• Own warehouse & shipping operations. Oversee all inbound and outbound shipping and inventory management, including:
• Domestic shipping: Run the daily FedEx/UPS parcel and LTL/freight operation for consolidated pallets and drop-ships in coordination with Schumacher internal logistics; ensure every order ships on-time and is packed securely and inspected for quality.
• International shipping and receiving: Own customs, broker, and clearance coordination for all overseas inbound and outbound shipments.
• Inventory staging: Ensure fabric and wallpaper grounds are accurately accounted for, allocated, prepared, and staged for production.
• Partner with procurement. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with FSCO procurement on all incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods, aligning timing, carriers, and documentation so nothing stalls.
• Own ERP accuracy & inventory. Oversee accurate ERP receiving and reconciliation of received quantities; own weekly replenishment numbers and weekly shipping-target reporting, proactively flagging deadlines and risks.
• Build the systems & standards. Design, document, implement, and enforce shipping, receiving, and inventory SOPs; bill-of-lading and packing-list standards; and QC inspection of incoming and outgoing orders; be instrumental in implementing new tracking and inventory systems.
• Control carriers & cost. Own carrier relationships, rates, claims, and cost control across all modes; track and improve KPIs.
• Communicate. Be the clear, proactive voice of shipping and warehouse operations, keeping Paramount leadership and key customer stakeholders informed on status, deadlines, order issues, and other flags.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership. 5+ years of experience leading shipping, logistics, or distribution in a manufacturing or warehouse operation, including 2+ years of direct people management.
• An excellent communicator. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills - the trusted voice of shipping internally and with intercompany and third-party cust